It’s hard to believe, but the original Monkey bike is well over 60 years old and still going strong, with Honda producing a variation of it in 2022, and similar in design to the one we see here today…. more»
Japanese Classic Cars
May 28, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Early Production 1970 Datsun 240Z
With less than two days to go on the countdown clock at the time of publishing this write-up, there is some urgency if you’re into early production Z cars. On offer is a 1970 Series 1 240Z — VIN… more»
May 27, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1975 Suzuki RE5 Rotary
You’ll have to help me think of a more unique motorcycle than this 1975 Suzuki RE5 rotary. Between a Japanese company, an engine with German heritage, and an Italian designer, they threw almost everything at this bike. The seller… more»
May 27, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
24K Mile Garage Find: 1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
The Z32-chassis Nissan 300ZX represents a high watermark for the company’s iconic sports car. Incredible styling, loads of technology, and an available twin-turbocharged V6 combine to make it one of the foremost Japanese performance cars of the early 9os…. more»
May 25, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Pick a Roadster: Pair of 1965 Datsun Fairlady 1500s
We’ve all gotten over our heads on projects that are simply not going to see the light of day or feel the warmth of the pavement beneath their wheels. What’s doubly unfortunate is when those same projects are forced… more»
May 24, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
17K Mile Super Car! 1991 Acura NSX
All right, no, it’s not a barn find, or a garage find, or a project, this 1991 Acura NSX is a low mileage, survivor supercar. But if you like all things automotive, this is a pretty outstanding piece. I… more»
May 24, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rust Free and Runs: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This 1971 Datsun 240Z appears to be in respectable, unrestored condition with no obvious modifications from stock. The paintwork is glossy, it retains the oftentimes missing OEM hubcaps, and the bumpers still shine nicely. The 240Z is described as… more»
May 22, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
FJ55 Project Truck: 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser
These days, it’s hard to find anything resembling a cheap Toyota Land Cruiser. Almost every generation has exploded in value, and to be fair, it’s one of the few vehicles that is wholly deserving of the prices it commands…. more»
May 22, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Two-Stroke Shed Find: 1976 Kawasaki KH500
There’s nothing like the smell of blue smoke in the morning, to paraphrase a famous movie line. I can’t get enough two-stroke motorcycles and I know that a few of you are fans given the number of them being… more»
May 21, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Weekend Project? 1967 Toyota Corona
The Corona was one of Toyota’s longest-running nameplates, in production from 1957 through 2001. For many years it was positioned just below the more luxurious Crown in the Toyota pecking order. It would be one of the earliest models… more»
May 21, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
The First And Best? 1970 Datsun 240Z
So, some will say that the first iteration of anything is the best, especially movies, we could wax on for years about Star Wars or The Godfather, etc. And that concept goes for cars too, or at least it… more»
May 21, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Desert Find: 1959 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Land Cruiser is a series of 4-wheel drive vehicles that have become Toyota’s longest-running series of models. Worldwide sales are north of 10 million units and climbing. These SUVs were not common sights in the U.S. in the… more»
May 20, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
158 Original Miles: 1986 Honda Elite 150 Deluxe
While the muscle car fans among us may scoff at humble little scooters like these, there are definite arguments to be made for at least having something of a small runabout in your garage for days when sucking down… more»
May 20, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Made In Japan: 1982 Mitsubishi Willys Jeep
In 1953, Mitsubishi Motors of Japan agreed with Willys Corp. to build Jeep models on their home turf. Over the next 45 years, the partnership would produce more than 30 different Jeep configurations that numbered close to 200,000 copies…. more»
May 20, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Barn Find Microcar: 1972 Honda N600
It’s hard to tell just how small these Hondas are even if I say that they’re just under ten-feet long. They’re about an inch or so longer than a Subaru 360, that’s small. This barn dweller is a 1972… more»
May 20, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
3,000 Original Miles! 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser Series 75
I wish I knew where this 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser pickup has spent the past 30 years. According to the seller, it has 3,000 original miles on the odometer! The ad doesn’t have hardly any information (I guess the… more»
